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Learn Minnesota history through new MDL timelines

by Stephanie Hess
The Minnesota Digital Library has created a two-part timeline on Minnesota history featuring materials from our digital collections. These timelines explore significant moments in the history and development of the state. We encourage you to learn how local history connects with major world events in these timelines.
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New training opportunity: Basics of AV Preservation

by Sara Ring, Molly Huber
Minitex and the Minnesota Digital Library are pleased to sponsor the virtual class Basics of AV Preservation on March 5th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The class will be presented by Alyssa Magnone from the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC). Basics of AV Preservation is geared toward libraries, historical societies, museums, and archives. If you have audiovisual materials in your collection such as cassettes, VHS, or reel-to-reel film this is for you!
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Learn about Minnesota veterans through "War Stories" exhibits

by Stephanie Hess
On Veterans Day, the Minnesota Digital Library joins the nation in honoring military veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Explore our “War Stories” online exhibit series to learn about some of Minnesota’s veterans over the years.
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Digital Curation Resources from DPLA

by Stephanie Hess
The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) formed a task force to explore new ways to curate digital content shared by organizations like the Minnesota Digital Library. The task force recently released guideline documentation and best practices for others engaging in this work.
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Southwest Minnesota welcomes MDL staff

by Molly Huber
MDL staff traveled to Pipestone, MN to host the second of two regional meetings. They also visited a number of county historical societies in the region.
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